"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.
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Queen of The Dead (The Ghost and the Goth, #2) by Stacey Kade
Reading Level: Young Adult
Release Date: June 7, 2010
Publisher: Hyperion Book CH
Pages: 288
Summary: After being sent back from the light, Alona Dare - former homecoming queen, current Queen of the Dead - finds herself doing something she never expected: working. Instead of spending days perfecting her tan by the pool (her typical summer routine when she was, you know, alive), Alona must now cater to the needs of other lost spirits. By her side for all of this - ugh - “helping of others” is Will Killian: social outcast, seer of the dead, and someone Alona cares about more than she’d like. Before Alona can make a final ruling on Will’s “friend” or “more” status, though, she discovers trouble at home. Her mom is tossing out Alona’s most valuable possessions, and her dad is expecting a new daughter with his wicked wife. Is it possible her family is already moving on? Hello! She’s only been dead for two months! Thankfully, Alona knows just the guy who can put a stop to this mess. Unfortunately for Alona, Will has other stuff on his mind, and Mina, a young (and beautiful) seer, is at the top of the list. She’s the first ghost-talker Will’s ever met—aside from his father—and she may hold answers to Will’s troubled past. But can she be trusted? Alona immediately puts a check mark in the “clearly not” column. But Will is - ahem - willing to find out, even if it means leaving a hurt and angry Alona to her own devices, which is never a good idea. Packed with romance, lovable characters, and a killer cliffhanger, Queen of the Dead is the out-of-this-world sequel to The Ghost and the Goth.
My Thoughts: After reading the adorable debut by Stacey Kade, The Ghost and the Goth, I've been interested in the sequel. Plus, I am absolutely smitten with these covers, Disney Hyperion has done a lovely job capturing the essence of the characters. I can't wait to continue Alona's journey with the brooding Will!
What are your thoughts on Queen of the Dead?
7 comments:
I really enjoyed the first book so I am anxiously waiting on this one. Nice pick :)
GREAT PICK! I absolutely adored The Ghost and the Goth. :)
Ack! I need to read The Ghost and The Goth before this one comes out. Great pick! =)
I picked this one a few weeks ago because I'm dying to read it! I really like the final cover. You're right, it so perfectly captures the characters. Ah, I can't wait!
Definitely excited about this one! The Ghost and the Goth was such a cute story.
I love this book! It's pink!!!
I can't wait for this one! I hadn't seen the cover until now thanks for sharing... I told you I would be by after all those flipping papers were graded :) Not all A's but this was my highest pass rate of any semester :) That counts right?
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